Observation FAQs (30)

Frequently asked questions about observations on iNaturalist.

What is an observation?

Modified on Wed, 5 Mar, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What kind of photos or sounds should I attach to observations?

Modified on Mon, 10 Mar, 2025 at 11:01 AM
What are organisms?

Modified on Sun, 14 Jul, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Can I identify multiple taxa per observation? What if my photo has a flower and a cool bug?

Modified on Fri, 2 Aug, 2024 at 2:08 PM
What does captive / cultivated mean?

Modified on Fri, 21 Jun, 2024 at 2:33 PM
What is geoprivacy? What does it mean for an observation to be obscured?

Modified on Thu, 30 Nov, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Someone added an Identification to my observation. What do I do now?

Modified on Wed, 2 Oct, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Are observations required to have images or sounds?

Modified on Mon, 28 Jul, 2025 at 9:46 AM
How can I get help identifying what I saw or heard?

Modified on Fri, 2 Feb, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Why doesn't iNaturalist recognize the name I've entered?

Modified on Fri, 2 Feb, 2024 at 2:10 PM